All about Ginger: 1 ingredient, 5 recipes

Aromatic and flavoursome, the ginger is an important and staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. It is used as a spice in India, or stir-fries, pickled or as is in Asian cooking; while in the West, it's commonly used for sweet beverages and dishes like ale, beer or cookies among others. This knobby-looking root has a number of health benefits that include: preventing the flu, aiding in digestion and reducing inflammation among others. It is also known for its medicianal uses as well.

Here's a handy tip: Want your fresh ginger to last longer? Wrap the unpeeled ginger in a ziploc bag and store in a freezer. For peeled gingers, tightly wrap them in cling-film and put it in a ziploc bag, and freeze them.

Yahoo cuisine shows you how 5 delicious and easy recipes can be made from one simple and versatile ingredient: Ginger.